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Despite the volatility in broader equities this year, investing in stocks remains wise, as holding shares of leading companies for five years often yields superior returns. In the biotech sector, two companies to consider are CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN), both of which have experienced significant share declines over the past year but may offer substantial upside for patient investors. This highlights the importance of long-term investment strategies, even during uncertain...

The tech sector has historically benefited patient investors, with companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon providing substantial returns. Currently, three additional resilient blue-chip tech stocks—Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW)—are highlighted as potential market-beaters for long-term investors who adopt a buy-and-hold strategy. These companies may yield impressive gains for those willing to overlook short-term market fluctuations and focus on a decade-long investment horizon. Full Article

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported a record-breaking quarter, with $44.1 billion in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, marking a 69% year-over-year increase and a 12% rise from the previous quarter. The company's net income reached $18.8 billion, a 26% increase year over year, even after incurring a $4.5 billion charge due to new U.S. export restrictions. Despite the strong financial performance, geopolitical pressures and tariff uncertainties raise questions for long-term investors regarding whether...

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has seen remarkable gains of over 1,400% in the past five years, driven by its leading role in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and substantial earnings growth, with revenue consistently rising in double or triple digits. However, concerns about import tariffs and AI chip export restrictions to China led to a 29% decline in the stock from January to its lowest point in April. Recently, Nvidia's stock has rebounded amid improving tariff...

Social Security is a significant U.S. program providing benefits to millions, with specific provisions for spouses of retired workers who may fear they qualify for little to no benefits. Spouses can claim benefits based on their partner's Social Security eligibility, with nearly 2 million spouses doing so as of April 2025. To qualify for the spousal benefit, the partner must be collecting Social Security, the couple must be married for at least one year, and...

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) has seen its shares surge over 1,249% in the past year, highlighting the tech sector's potential for significant returns. The company is at the forefront of quantum computing, which aims to enhance computational power by utilizing qubits instead of traditional bits, potentially enabling rapid problem-solving capabilities unattainable by conventional computers. The recent performance raises questions about whether it reflects genuine growth potential or is merely a temporary hype, prompting further exploration...